Metalux
D ES C R IPTION
The Paralux III Series features recessed aesthetics and the latest in
energy efficient technology. The luminaire incorporates a nominal 3"
deep precision cell louver into a 4-3/4" deep para-contoured fixture
housing. This combination creates a total high performance parabolic
optical assembly for optimum performance. The series is compatible with
all of today’s popular ceiling systems and is available with a number of
options and accessories for application versatility. The high performance
luminaire is designed to offer maximum efficiency and performance
for today’s unique interior specifications. The Paralux III series is an
excellent choice for commercial office spaces, schools, hospitals or retail
merchandising areas.
Type
Catalog #
Project
Date
Comments
Prepared by
SPE C IFIC A TION FEA T U R E S
C on s t r u c t i o n
E le ctrica l* *
H inging/Latching
4-3/4" deep, para-contoured
housing, die formed of code
gauge, prime cold rolled steel.
Die embossed housing has full
length die formed stiffeners for
added strength. Contoured ballast/
wireway cover is easily removed
without tools. Die formed captive
lampholder bracket fully encloses
lampholder wiring permitting
easy lampholder replacement.
Heavy end plates are securely
attached with interlocking tabs and
screws. Four auxiliary fixture end
suspension points provided. KOs
for continuous row wiring. End
plates have labor saving integral
Grid-Lock feature for safety and
convenience. *
Ballast are CBM/ETL Class “P” and
are positively secured by mounting
bolts. Pressure lock lampholders.
UL/CUL listed. Suitable for damp
locations.
Positive cam action spring loaded,
self locking, black steel latches.
Safety lock T-hinges allow hinging
and latching either side.
Louver
Die formed of low iridescent,
vertical grain anodized aluminum.
Finish is Anodic oxide coating.
Accurate precision parabolic
cells are held in place with
interlocking feature. True-cut
mitered corners. Black reveal with
integral mechanical light seal
around entire perimeter of louver.
Louver protected from construction
contaminants by polyethylene
cover.
F in ish
Lighting grade, baked white
enamel finish. Multistage, iron
phosphate pretreatment ensures
maximum bonding and rust
inhibition.
2EP3GAX
228T8
428T8
232
432
12. 16, 24, 32 Cell
4-3/4"
[121mm]
Paralux III
Recessed Static or Air
Supply Troffer
23-3/4"
[603mm]
MOUNTING D A TA
2' X 4' PARABOLIC
2 OR 4 T8 LAMPS
SEMI-SPECULAR, SPECULAR
OR WHITE PAINTED LOUVER
L A MP CONF IGURA T IONS
2 LAMP – 12/16 CELL
Access Plate
7/8" [22mm]
2/4 LAMP
7/8" [22mm] K.O. (2)
4-3/4"
[121mm]
2-5/8"
[67mm]
ENERGY DATA
10-3/16"
[259mm]
23-3/4" [603mm]
23-3/4"
[603mm]
Input Watts:
EB Ballast & STD Lamps
228T8 (48), 428T8 (93)
232 (55), 432 (113)
4 LAMP – 24/32 CELL
4-3/4"
[121mm]
4-5/8" [119mm]
3" [77mm]
48" [1217mm]
2-5/8"
[67mm]
X=4-3/4"
[121mm]
7-7/8" [201mm]
Luminaire Efficacy Rating
LER = FP-61
Catalog Number: 2EP3GAX-232
Yearly Cost of 1000 lumens,
3000 hrs at .08 KWH = $3.93
X
X
5-3/4"
[146mm]
23-3/4" [603mm]
C EILING C OM PA TIB IL I T Y
G
Grid/Lay-in
Standard
G
Concealed T
G
Slot Grid
F
Aluminum Flange Trim
With Supporting
Swing Gates
MZ
Modular Trim
With Supporting
Swing Gates
Ceiling
Type
Trim
Type
Exposed Grid
Concealed T
Slot Grid
Flange
Concealed “T” or ”Z“
Metal Pan
G
G
G
F
MZ
MZ
**Reference the lamp/ballast data in the
Technical Section for specific lamp/ballast
requirements.
LAMPS CONTAIN MERCURY. DISPOSE ACCORDING
TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS
(Verify compatibility/ consult
factory.)
Safe and convenient means of
disconnecting power.
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2 E P 3 GAX T 8
PH OTOM ETR IC S
Candlepower
2EP3GX-232S28I
Electronic Ballast
F32T8/35K Lamps
3100 Lumens
Spacing criterion:
(II) 1.2 x mounting
height, (⊥) 1.5 x
mounting height
Efficiency 69.7%
Test Report:
220P209
LER = FPYearly Cost of 1000
lumens, 3000 hrs at
.08 KWH = $
Angle
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
Along II
1467
1466
1439
1397
1342
1279
1206
1121
1024
922
815
697
555
362
165
68
32
11
0
Across ⊥
1467
1480
1492
1486
1464
1443
1433
1444
1455
1425
1415
1452
1050
549
312
156
53
16
0
45°
1467
1471
1464
1442
1399
1342
1283
1226
1170
1114
1043
951
808
503
190
80
36
13
0
Coefficients of Utilization
rc
rw
RCR
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
83
74
65
57
50
45
40
36
33
30
28
83
71
60
52
44
39
34
30
27
25
22
83
69
57
47
40
34
30
26
23
21
19
81
75
68
62
57
52
48
45
41
39
36
81
72
63
56
49
44
40
36
33
30
28
81
70
59
51
44
38
34
30
27
24
22
81
68
56
47
40
34
30
26
23
21
19
Zonal Lumen Summary
Zone
0-30
0-40
0-60
0-90
0-180
Lumens
1172
1958
3722
4319
4319
%Lamp
18.9
31.6
60.0
69.7
69.7
Angle
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
F32T8/35K Lamps
3100 Lumens
Spacing criterion:
(II) 1.2 x mounting
height, (⊥) 1.4 x
mounting height
Efficiency 65.6%
Test Report:
220P204
LER = FPYearly Cost of 1000
lumens, 3000 hrs at
.08 KWH = $
Along II
3068
3070
3025
2948
2845
2718
2574
2404
2207
1993
1765
1515
1232
896
486
163
69
24
0
Across ⊥
3068
3101
3148
3204
3216
3169
3050
2920
2596
2188
1829
1624
1360
753
336
134
53
15
0
45°
3068
3085
3080
3066
3031
2954
2838
2682
2464
2172
1767
1360
1050
745
371
140
60
20
0
Coefficients of Utilization
Effective floor cavity reflectance
80%
70%
70 50 30 10
70 50 30 10
83
77
70
64
58
54
49
46
42
40
37
Candlepower
2EP3GX-432S46I
Electronic Ballast
%Fixture
27.1
45.3
86.2
100.0
100.0
20%
50%
50 30 10
30%
50 30 10
50
77
69
61
54
48
43
38
35
32
29
27
74
67
59
52
46
41
37
34
31
28
26
71
64
57
50
45
40
36
33
30
28
26
77
67
58
50
43
38
33
30
27
24
22
77
65
55
46
39
34
29
26
23
21
19
74
65
56
48
42
37
33
29
26
24
22
74
63
53
45
39
33
29
26
23
20
18
10%
30 10
71
63
54
47
41
36
32
29
26
23
21
71
62
52
44
38
33
29
25
23
20
18
0%
0
70
60
51
43
37
32
27
24
21
19
17
Ty p i c a l VC P Pe r c e n t a g e s
Room Size (Ft.)
20 x 20
30 x 30
30 x 60
60 x 30
60 x 60
Height Along
8.5’
10.0’
74
72
78
75
81
78
82
80
83
81
Height Across
8.5’
10.0’
67
65
73
68
75
71
78
74
79
76
Effective floor cavity reflectance
80%
70%
70 50 30 10
70 50 30 10
rc
rw
RCR
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
78
72
67
61
56
52
48
44
41
39
36
78
70
62
55
49
44
40
36
33
30
28
78
67
58
50
44
38
34
30
27
25
23
78
65
55
46
39
34
30
27
24
21
19
76
71
65
60
55
50
47
43
40
38
35
76
68
61
54
48
43
39
35
32
30
27
76
66
57
49
43
38
34
30
27
25
23
76
64
54
46
39
34
30
26
24
21
19
20%
50%
50 30 10
30%
50 30 10
50
73
66
58
52
46
42
38
34
31
29
27
70
63
56
50
45
41
37
33
31
28
26
67
61
54
49
44
39
36
33
30
28
26
73
64
55
48
42
37
33
30
27
24
22
73
62
53
45
39
34
30
26
24
21
19
70
62
54
47
41
36
33
29
26
24
22
70
60
51
44
38
33
29
26
23
21
19
Zonal Lumen Summary
Ty p i c a l VC P Pe r c e n t a g e s
Zone
0-30
0-40
0-60
0-90
0-180
Room Size (Ft.)
20 x 20
30 x 30
30 x 60
60 x 30
60 x 60
Lumens
2523
4191
7169
8136
8136
%Lamp
20.3
33.8
57.8
65.6
65.6
%Fixture
31.0
51.5
88.1
100.0
100.0
Height Along
8.5’
10.0’
60
59
66
62
69
65
72
69
73
70
10%
30 10
67
60
52
46
40
36
32
29
26
24
22
67
59
50
43
38
33
29
26
23
21
19
0%
0
66
57
49
42
36
32
28
25
22
20
18
Height Across
8.5’
10.0’
62
61
68
64
71
67
74
70
76
72
ORDER ING INFOR M A TION
SAMPLE NUMBER: 2EP3GAX-232S26I-UNV-EB81-U
Rating
Blank=
Standard
ATW-SW4=
Chicago
Rated
HR=Heat
Removal (1)
Width
2=2' Width
EP=Paralux Louver
3=3" Louver Depth
Trim Type
G=Grid/Lay-in (Standard)
G=Concealed T/Slot Grid (6)
F=Aluminum Flange Trim (7)
MZ=Modular Trim
AX=Air Supply Floating Louver
X=Blank Side/Floating Louver Non-Air Supply (Omit A)
AVX=Air Supply Floating Louver
with Directional Air Vane (Add V)
Voltage (3)
120V=120 Volt
277V=277 Volt
347V=347 Volt
UNV=Universal
Voltage 120-277 (4)
Number
of Lamps
2 or 4 lamps
Wattage (Length)
28T8=28W T8 (48")
32=32W T8 (48")
Options
GL=Single Element
Fuse
GM=Double Element
Fuse
WTR=White Reveal
Flex=Flex Installed
(Reference Flex ordering
information)
EL=Emergency
Installed (5)
Louver Color
S=Silver
W=White
Cell Configuration
26=2 Rows of 6, 12 Cell
28=2 Rows of 8, 16 Cell
46=4 Rows of 6, 24 Cell
48=4 Rows of 8, 32 Cell
Louver Finish
I=Semi-Specular/Haze (Low
Iridescent) Standard (Silver Only)
MI=Specular/Mirrored (Low
Iridescent) (Silver Only)
P=Painted (White only)
Option – Aluminum Flange Trim (7)
Blank=SW (Single White)
Type
Color
‘S’ Single
‘N’ Natural
‘R’ In Row
‘W’ White
‘E’ End of Row
(1)
Lamps Installed
Blank=No Lamps
Installed
L8835=T8 Lamp, 28W
and 32W, 3500K
L8841=T8 Lamp, 28W
and 32W, 4100K
L8835HL=T8 Lamp,
32W, 3500K, 3100
Lumens
L8841HL=T8 Lamp,
32W, 4100K, 3100
Lumens
(2)
NOTES: Integral end plate grid lock feature not available in heat removal. An EQ Grid Clip is recommended for all 9/16"
(3)
ceiling systems. Four required per fixture. Products also available in non-US voltages and frequencies for international
(4)
(5)
markets. Not available when specifying emergencies, voltage must be specific. Fixtures equipped with “EL” option may
(6)
require a 5-1/2" housing depth. If installing in field, must use low profile battery pack.
Louver is recessed by 5/16" in
(7)
Concealed T or Slot Grid T. Specify row configuration, type in catalog number when ordering complete fixture.
For complete product data, reference the Fluorescent Specification binder. Specifications & dimensions subject to change
without notice. Consult your Cooper Lighting Representative for availability and ordering information.
Eaton
1121 Highway 74 South
Peachtree City, GA 30269
P: 770-486-4800
www.eaton.com/lighting
Specifications and
dimensions subject to
change without notice.
Ballast Type
EB8 =T8 Electronic Start.
Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%
No. of Ballast
1, 2 or 3
EB8 /PLUS= T8 Electronic Start.
Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%
No. of
High Ballast Factor >1.15
Ballast
1, 2 or 3
Options
PAF=Painted
After Fabrication
REP=Riveted
Endplates
Packaging
U=Unit Pack
PAL=Job Pack, out of carton
PALC=Job Pack, in carton
ER8 =T8 Electronic Program Rapid Start.
Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%
No. of Ballast
1, 2 or 3
High Performance T8 Ballasts
HB8 =T8 Electronic Instant Start. Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%.
Standard Ballast Factor .86 – .88
HB8 L=T8 Electronic Instant Start. Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%.
Low Ballast Factor .77 – .82
HB8 N=T8 Electronic Instant Start. Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%.
Normal Ballast Factor 1.0
HB8 H=T8 Electronic Instant Start. Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%.
High Ballast Factor 1.15 – 1.20
HR8 T8 Electronic Program Rapid Start. Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%.
Standard Ballast Factor .86 – .88
HR8 DIM=T8 Electronic Program Rapid Start. Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%.
Step Dimming. Ballast Factor .88
HR8 L=T8 Electronic Program Rapid Start. Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%.
Low Ballast Factor .71 – .79
HR8 H=T8 Electronic Program Rapid Start. Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%.
High Ballast Factor 1.15 – 1.20
ACCESSORIES
SH IP P ING D A T A
EQ-CLIP-U=T-BAR Safety
Earthquake Clips(2)
Catalog No.
2EP3GAX-228T8S26I
2EP3GAX-232S26I
2EP3GAX-428T8S46I
2EP3GAX-432S46I
Wt.
42 lbs.
42 lbs.
42 lbs.
42 lbs.
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